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3,004 Notable deaths
by myocardial infarction
Kenneth Lay
Former chairman and ceo of enron corporation (1942-2006).
Born April 15th, 1942 in Missouri.
Died July 5th, 2006 at 64 years old in Snowmass (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Red Auerbach
American basketball coach (1917-2006).
Born September 20th, 1917 in Brooklyn.
Died October 28th, 2006 at 89 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Jomo Kenyatta
First prime minister (1963 to 1964) and president (1964 to 1978) of self-governing kenya.
Born October 20th, 1893 in Gatundu.
Died August 22nd, 1978 at 84 years old in Mombasa (myocardial infarction).
Jack Webb
American actor, producer, director, author (1920-1982).
Born April 2nd, 1920 in Santa Monica.
Died December 23rd, 1982 at 62 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Mukesh
Indian singer (1923-1976).
Born July 22nd, 1923 in New Delhi.
Died August 27th, 1976 at 53 years old in Detroit (myocardial infarction).
John Barry
British composer and conductor (1933–2011).
Born November 3rd, 1933 in York.
Died January 30th, 2011 at 77 years old in Oyster Bay (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Tony Accardo
Chicago outfit boss (1906-1992).
Born April 28th, 1906 in Chicago.
Died May 22nd, 1992 at 86 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).
Phil Harris
American actor, comedian, musician, songwriter, orchestra leader.
Born June 24th, 1904 in Linton. [ref]
Died August 11th, 1995 at 91 years old in Rancho Mirage (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Louise Brooks
American actress (1906–1985).
Born November 14th, 1906 in Cherryvale.
Died August 8th, 1985 at 78 years old in Rochester (myocardial infarction).
Hattie Jacques
English comedy actress of stage, radio and screen (1922-1980).
Born February 7th, 1922 in Sandgate.
Died October 6th, 1980 at 58 years old in Eardley Crescent (myocardial infarction).
Deaths 271 to 280 of 3004
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